The Bottom Line
On aura tout vu
Synopsis
An advertising photographer, François, has agreed to sell the poetic script of one of his friends to a porn-maker without his knowledge. But Christine, François' fiance, doesn't want him to do so, especially when the naive friend has succeeded in recruiting the young daughter of his employer to play in what he thinks is a romantic love movie.
Top Cast
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Pierre Richard
François Perrin
Miou-Miou
Christine Lefèbvre
Jean-Pierre Marielle
Bob Morlock
Renée Saint-Cyr
Mrs. Ferroni
Gérard Jugnot
Ploumenech
Sabine Azéma
Miss Claude Ferroni
Henri Guybet
Henri Mercier
Gérard Chambre
Aldo
Arlette Emmery
Marie-France, secretary
Valérie Mairesse
Pierrette
Jean Michaud
Mr. Ferroni
Maitena Galli
Mona Duroc
Michel Blanc
Friend from the café-theater
Francis Lax
Unlucky motorist
Jean Luisi
Jules Sliman
Christian Clavier
Café-theater actor (uncredited)
Marie-Anne Chazel
Marie-Anne, Christine's friend (uncredited)
Thierry Lhermitte
Actor sitting on stage (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 24, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Georges Lautner
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Veber
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- On aura tout vu
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont International, Productions 2000
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Georges Lautner
Francis Veber
Philippe Sarde
Maurice Fellous
Michelle David
Alain Poiré
Department Leadership Roster
Georges Lautner
Director
Francis Veber
Writer
Alain Poiré
Producer
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Michelle David
Editor
Maurice Fellous
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bottom Line
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What is The Bottom Line about?
An advertising photographer, François, has agreed to sell the poetic script of one of his friends to a porn-maker without his knowledge. But Christine, François' fiance, doesn't want him to do so, especially when the naive friend has succeeded in recruiting the young daughter of his employer to play in what he thinks is a romantic love movie.
Who directed The Bottom Line?
The Bottom Line was directed by Georges Lautner.
Who stars in The Bottom Line?
The principal cast of The Bottom Line includes Pierre Richard, Miou-Miou, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Renée Saint-Cyr, Gérard Jugnot.
When was The Bottom Line released and how long is it?
The Bottom Line was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bottom Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bottom Line was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bottom Line?
The Bottom Line holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).